Ina Garten's upgrade to Penne alla Vodka is almost as good as a trip to Italy

Ina Garten's upgrade to Penne alla Vodka is almost as good as a trip to Italy

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesIna Garten's upgrade to Penne alla Vodka is almost as good as a trip to Italy

In a sea of great penne alla vodka recipes this one stands out for its intense flavor.

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This Penne All Vodka Made Me Fall in Love with Pasta

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Penne alla vodka is one of those dishes that is almost impossible to understand. How does a handful of simple ingredients transform into a sauce with such a delicious flavor? While I would classify this classic dish as pizza because even a bad version can still taste good Ina Garten's version stands out for its rich intense flavor.

While Ina’s recipe contains all the ingredients you would expect from a vodka sauce her method may surprise you. At first glance I was a little confused by her approach. Vodka sauce is usually quick to make but the cooking time in her recipe was over two hours. I should have known better than to doubt Ina for a second; the secret to her sauce is a nice long roasting time in the oven.